SO HERE'S
THE DEAL
I’m a big thinker who obsesses over the tiniest details.
I approach every project with the same goal: crack an idea so crazy it just might work, so strategically on point it’s hard to argue with, and so well-crafted it makes other folks jealous.
I’ve had the good fortune to work alongside, be mentored by, and lead some of the greatest talents in the industry. The best of whom were equal parts competition and collaboration. I want to create that environment everywhere I go.
I'm a pug-loving, toddler-rearing, cover-band-enthusiast, Michigander who cares a little too deeply about Detroit sports teams and getting outside.
STATS
BRANDS
Bud Light - Capital One - State Farm - Skittles - Disney - Starbucks - Miracle Whip - Butterball - Alpha Romeo - Corona Premier - Cap'n Crunch - Quaker Oats - Potbelly - Afrin - YMCA - Woodbridge Wines - CBOE - Walgreens - Modelo - Ballast Point - Kohler - Circle K - Budweiser - Advil - Juicy Fruit - Sears - Johnson&Johnson - Laughing Cow - Smith & Forge Hard Cider - Lee - Pedialyte - Celebrity Cruises
ROLES
2022 - Present / Freelance, Creative Director (Energy BBDO, TMS, Pepsico/D3)
2017 - 2022 / VMLY&R, Creative Director
2014 - 2017 / DDB Chicago, ACD Art Director
2013 - 2014 / Freelance, ACD (Digitas, Calvary)
2010 - 2013 / Dentsu Creative, ACD Art Director
2006 - 2010 / DDB Chicago, Art Director
AWARDS
Cannes Lion Radio Gold
Clio Sports Awards,
AAF Silver TV
Effie Awards
AAF Gold Radio
ADDY TV Campaign
Chicago AAF Gold TV Campaign
ARF David Ogilvy Award
Young Guns Finalist, Creative Arts Magazine (student)
EDUCATION
2005 - 2006 / Chicago Portfolio School, Art Direction Program
2003 - 2005/ Compiling life experiences (lumberyard forklift operator, touring saxophonist)
1999 - 2003 / Michigan State University, BA Advertising
FOR FUNSIES
Hiking, golf, running, soccer, tennis, video games, reliving my glory days as a musician, cooking recipes that scare me and dad stuff
LET'S GO!
While this may be the end of my site it could be the start of something great.